PureBites Wild Smelt Treats are a single ingredient, human grade freeze-dried treat made in the USA, and a 4.4 star average across 80 reviews suggests it is a solid, if less common, protein option for dogs who need variety or have sensitive stomachs.
Owners looking for an exotic, single ingredient protein for training or to rotate in for a dog with a sensitive stomach or limited ingredient needs.
Skip if
Your dog has a known fish allergy, or you're shopping for a large bulk bag, since this comes in a small 2.1 ounce size.
Form Chunk
Flavor Smelt
Benefits High In Protein, Natural, No Additives; Ideal For Training.
Best for Appetite Stimulation, Sensitive Stomach, Training
Breed size All
Priced 65% below the category median ($35.99 across 81 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 80 owner ratings
Popularity0.9/5
80 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['This small 2.1 ounce bag contains freeze-dried smelt as the single listed ingredient, made in the USA and marketed as human grade. PureBites positions it as an exotic single ingredient option, distinct from the more common chicken or beef treats in this category.', "The listing recommends it for training, appetite stimulation, and dogs with a sensitive stomach, and it falls under the brand's limited ingredient, raw diet line. Because it is a single protein, it can be a useful option to rotate in if you are managing a food sensitivity.", 'At $12.49 for 2.1 ounces, it is priced in line with other small format PureBites treats. With 80 reviews and a 4.4 star average, plus about 100 bought in the past month, it has a smaller but positive track record.']
Pros
Single ingredient, human grade smelt formula
Made in the USA
Positioned for sensitive stomachs and limited ingredient diets
Solid 4.4 star rating
Cons
Small 2.1 ounce bag size
Fish based, so not suitable for a dog with a fish allergy
Smaller review count, 80, than some competing treats
Specifications
Form
Chunk
Flavor
Smelt
Benefits
High In Protein, Natural, No Additives; Ideal For Training.
Best for
Appetite Stimulation, Sensitive Stomach, Training
Breed size
All
Performance notes
The chunk format and smelt flavor make this a strong smelling treat that many dogs find highly motivating for training, while the single ingredient, limited ingredient positioning makes it a reasonable option to try if more common proteins like chicken or beef haven't agreed with your dog.
What buyers say
With 80 reviews at a 4.4 star average and about 100 bought in the past month, this is a smaller volume item compared to some other treats here, but the rating itself is consistent and positive.
Is this a good option for a dog with food sensitivities?
It is marketed as a limited ingredient, single protein treat, which can make it easier to test for sensitivities, though you should still introduce it gradually and watch for any reaction.
What is the main ingredient?
Smelt, a small fish, is the single listed ingredient in this freeze-dried treat.
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